Vernon announces passing of Mayor Gary Owens
Ali MorelandCity of Vernon Mayor Gary Owens passed away on Friday, November 28. Owens was most recently elected in 2021, according…
Read MoreCity of Vernon approves septage receiving station, acts on employee complaints
The Vernon City Council met Monday, November 17, to discuss updates on the recreation center repairs, employee complaints, and a…
Read MoreVernon City Council approves over $25k in gym repairs following May vandalism
On November 11, Vernon City Council held a special meeting to address necessary gymnasium repairs following the break in and…
Read MoreVernon City Council selects legislative priorities, hires public works staff, and finalizes payroll updates
During the October 28 Vernon City Council special meeting, council members discussed key matters including the legislative appropriations grant project…
Read MoreVernon City Council reviews legislative priorities, staffing applications, and payroll procedure
During the October 20 Vernon City Council meeting, the Council met for regular business involving updates on legislative priorities, public…
Read MoreCity of Vernon employees terminated after records discrepancy
Vernon City Council moved to terminate Public Works Director Jason Rhoton and public works employee Logan Smith during an October…
Read MoreVernon Residents Raise Concerns Over Residential Property’s Commercial Use
GARRETT VALCOURTVernon residents expressed significant concerns during last week’s city council meeting regarding a residentially zoned property applying for a business…
Read MoreVernon looks to upgrade sewer, sprayfield facilities
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The City of Vernon has continued to move forward on a project intended to improve the area’s sewer and…
Read MoreVernon firefighters to train in rescue diving
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Five firefighters with the City of Vernon will undergo rescue diving training at a total cost of $2700. The…
Read MoreVernon Council swears in new members, discusses other matters
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Vernon City Clerk Candice Hodges recently received a call from someone wanting to do a yard sale at the…
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